After Dark is a haunting, dreamlike novel set over the course of one strange night in Tokyo. Haruki Murakami follows multiple characters whose lives briefly intersect—from Mari, a quiet student spending the night in a café, to her sister Eri, who lies in a disturbing, unexplained sleep. As the city slips deeper into darkness, surreal encounters unfold, hinting at hidden fears, unspoken desires, and the thin veil between reality and the subconscious. Murakami blends mystery, philosophy, and magical realism to create a hypnotic portrait of loneliness and human connection. Lyrical, eerie, and thought-provoking, After Dark leaves readers questioning what is real and what lies just beneath the surface.